Add 75/5 and 30/54
1st number: 15 0/5, 2nd number: 30/54
75/5 + 30/54 is 140/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
75/5 = 75 × 54/5 × 54 = 4050/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
30/54 = 30 × 5/54 × 5 = 150/270 - Add the two like fractions:
4050/270 + 150/270 = 4050 + 150/270 = 4200/270 - 4200/270 simplified gives 140/9
- So, 75/5 + 30/54 = 140/9
In mixed form: 155/9
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